POLICIES FOR TUTORING

I meet with students for half hour, forty-five minute or hour sessions. These generally take place once a week. In some instances, every other week is established. Since I meet students back to back, it is not generally possible to have extra time to for extended discussions. When I do NOT have a student immediately following, I am happy to provide additional time. In fact, since I am not a ‘clock watcher’, you may need to prompt me to get out on time.

I understand that lives are hectic and unscheduled events occur. Please notify me as soon as possible if you are unable to take a lesson. I do not charge for lessons cancelled for emergencies, or for illness. In fact, IF YOU ARE ILL, DO NOT COME for a lesson. I do charge for no shows and for lessons that are missed without cause. If you have a concern due to weather, contact me as I will contact you if the weather is bad in my neighborhood. Lessons by SKYPE, OOVOO or G-Video are an option. Be certain to let me know of vacation plans and school or extra curricular activities that will keep you from your scheduled lesson. I will try to reschedule for you. At the very least, you will not be charged when I know in advance that you are not available.

I DO NOT charge for:

the time I spend recording and sending portions, prayers, etc,

for brief consultations/conversations (under 10 minutes),

for general email exchanges,

or for meetings and coordinating with the other officiants

I DO charge for:

service meetings with the family (if I am officiant, cantor or musician, the meeting to set the service is charged, additional meetings are rolled into the service fee).

rehearsals

writing, reviewing or proofing a service booklet, (if I am the officiant, this is included in the fee)

and time spent helping the student write the dvar (speech) - much of that takes place over the internet. If you are trying to budget, I stop charging after I have spent two hours of time.

support person (non-officiant) at service. This fee is recognition that by attending your service, I cannot officiate elsewhere.

As other issues arise, whether directly related to these preparations or to Judaism in general, please feel free to contact me.